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Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: London Hire Community Services
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Driver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13 GBP Hourly GBP 13.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Department: Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver

Location: Great Yarmouth

Department: Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Driver

Location: Great Yarmouth

Compensation: £13.00 / hour

Description

Our Private Hire (PHV) Drivers are responsible a professional driving service that supports our clients and service users. In addition to providing a safe home-to-school transport operation, you may also be operating the passenger lift and assisting the Passenger Assistant with the service users as and when required.



Key Responsibilities

  • Operate the vehicle in a safe manner, adhering to local road restrictions and speed limits. Any fines or tickets received must be reported to the office as soon as possible.
  • Ensure mandatory vehicle checks are undertaken every time the vehicle is used to a standard acceptable on the road. Any defects to be reported to the office
  • Ensure that all passengers and wheelchair users are secured correctly in the appropriate location using the necessary safety equipment.
  • Ensure that the vehicle in use has adequate fuel for the journey, refueling as and when required or instructed.
  • Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned inside and out on a regular basis, as a minimum on a weekly basis
  • Remove and replace seating as required.
  • Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the depot correctly, in pre allocated bays where possible.
  • Operate the passenger lift and other equipment used to assist passengers whilst entering and exiting the vehicle safely.
  • Communicate with passengers and clients in a patient, informative manner.
  • Assist the Passenger Assistant with their duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Sound understanding of working with individuals with disabilities.
  • Able to deliver the service with a patient and level-headed attitude.
  • Hold a full unrestricted car driving licence (auto restrictions acceptable) with no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Possess a Private Hire Licence with the relevant local authority (desirable.)
  • Minimum of two years’ driving experience.
  • Willing to undertake and satisfy a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits

  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to our Employee Assurance Programme.
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries Truck Transportation

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